No. Eviction of senior citizens from their homes without following  due process is illegal.

Yes. The Supreme Court in Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit (2025) held that under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, a senior citizen can seek cancellation of a gift deed if it was made with the understanding that the child would provide care and maintenance, and the child later fails to do so.

Yes. If they have relatives who will inherit their property, those relatives are legally liable to maintain them.

Yes, if the income or property owned by the senior citizen is insufficient for their basic needs, they can still seek maintenance under Section 4 of the Act.

Yes. Abandonment of a parent or senior citizen is a punishable offence with imprisonment up to 3 months or fine up to ₹5,000 or both.

Yes. Both sons and daughters (including daughters-in-law/sons-in-law) are equally liable for maintenance under the Act .

Yes. A senior citizen can reclaim the gifted property under Section 23 of the Act. 

No, the process is designed to be simple. Parties can represent themselves. However, legal representation is not barred.

Yes. Even children living abroad are legally bound to maintain their parents/senior citizens.

The order of the Tribunal can be appealed before the Appellate Tribunal under Section 15 within 60 days from the date of the order.

Yes. The Tribunal should ideally dispose of the case within 90 days which can be extended to a maintenance period maximum of 30 days in exceptional circumstances.

Yes. Appeals against the Tribunal’s order can be filed before the Appellate Tribunal      constituted under Section 15 of the Act within a prescribed time frame (typically 60 days).

The filing of application is free of cost. 

Maintenance includes provision for food, clothing, residence, medical attendance and treatment.

The MWPSC Act 2007 provisions for the maintenance and welfare of the parents and senior citizens(aged 60 years and above).

Failure to pay maintenance can lead to a warrant, and even imprisonment for up to 1 month or until payment is made.

Police are expected to support senior citizens and Act promptly if they face neglect or abuse.

The Tribunal can direct children or relatives to pay a monthly maintenance allowance (up to ₹10,000 or more depending on state rules).

Parents of every age are covered under this Act, irrespective of whether they are senior citizens or not.

From the date of notification i.e. 29.12.2007

An application for maintenance can be filed before the Maintenance Tribunal(usually presided over by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate) in the concerned State/ UT.

Parents means father or mother (biological, adoptive, or step) and senior citizens (aged 60 years and above), including childless individuals.

If the person is unable to file it themselves due to illness, disability, or any other reason, the application can be filed on their behalf by:
●    Any person or registered organization authorized by them, or
●    The Tribunal suo motu (on its own) may take cognizance of such matters

No. Only Private Limited or Public Limited companies are eligible for getting finance under this fund.

Proprietary Firm or Partnership Firm or One Person Company (OPC) or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or any other establishment incorporated under any law in force with sound business model which has been in operation for over 12 months, should convert itself into a Private Limited or Public Limited company before getting assistance under the fund.

Any Entrepreneurs who are providing/ innovating product/services for Elderly Care are eligible under this fund.

An applicant can apply online on our website https://scw.dosje.gov.in/login in order to avail the financial assistance under SAGE Venture Fund.

Yes.

Projects across all parts of India would be considered if it meets the eligibility criteria under the fund.

Under this fund, investments of up to ₹1 crore can be made, with the maximum shareholding not exceeding 49% of the paid-up capital of the startup company.

Maximum up to 8 years

Startups already active in the elderly care sector in India and looking to grow their operations, as well as those with novel ideas planning to establish companies that provide products and services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly in India.

Exit through strategic investments, listing at Stock Exchanges or any other exit process on case-to-case basis including buy back by promoter(s)/ Company.

In Equity and Equity linked instruments the returns will be determined based on prevailing industry standards and based on the performance of the Company.

The quantum of investment (as equity and equity linked instruments) would depend on the type of business model/project, scope of expansion, scalability and requirement of funds and considering possible exit options for the investment under the Fund.

Any of the following instruments will be considered:
 

Equity Shares/ Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)/ Optional Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS)/ Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs), Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) etc.

a. Innovative ideas awarded in the National level innovation challenges such as Smart India Hackathons (of M/o Education) or such other innovative drives – proposing to set up companies’ products and services aimed at the welfare of the elderly in India. These initiatives aim to promote innovation, development, deployment or commercialization of new products, Solutions, processes or services driven by technology or intellectual property in the realm of elder care in India.
OR
b. Start-ups already functioning in the elderly segment in India proposing to expand operations. All the startups fulfilling the startup norms as per guidelines by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India are eligible for applying.

Both (a) & (b) must meet the following essential criteria: -
 

1. Being incorporated or registered in India for less than ten years from its date of incorporation.
2. Annual turnover not exceeding Rs 25 crores in any of the preceding financial years.
3. Incorporated as a Company (Private / Public)
4. It is not formed by splitting up or reconstructing a business already in existence.